xxvi, 854 pages 24 cm

Beginning with the dim prehistory of the mythical gods and their descendants, Heimskringla recounts the history of the kings of Norway through the reign of Ōláf Haraldsson, who became Norway's patron saint. Originally published in the Middle Ages, this history influenced the thinking and literary style of Scandinavia over several centures

Includes bibliographical references (page 823)

The saga of the Ynglings -- The saga of Hálfdan the Black -- The saga of Harald Fairhair -- The saga of Hákon the Good -- The saga of Harald Graycloak -- The saga of Ōláf Tryggvason -- Saint Ōláf's saga -- The saga of Magnús the Good -- The saga of Harald Sigurtharson (Hardruler) -- The saga of Ōláf the Gentle -- The saga of Magnús Barelegs -- The saga of the sons of Magnús -- The saga of Magnús the Blind and Harald Gilli -- The saga of the sons of Harald -- The saga of Hákon the Broadshouldered -- The saga of Magnús Erlingsson

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